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Insurers’ assets hit N3.3trn as premium income rises by 51%
By Francesca Hangeior.
Despite the harsh operating business environment in the economy, insurance companies were able to grow their total assets by 36.9 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N3.3 trillion in Q1’24 from N2.4 trillion in the corresponding period of Q1’23.
The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, disclosed this in its first quarter Q1’24 report of the insurance sector.
According to the report, total assets of non-life business stood at N1.9 trillion while total assets of life business stood at N1.4 trillion.
According to NAICOM, the insurance industry sustained positive performance and market deepening capacity indicating its ability to adapt and grow despite the prevailing macroeconomic challenges.
Further analysis of the report show that industry gross premium income increased by 51 per cent to N470.7 billion in Q1’24 from N311.5 billion recorded in Q1’23.
According to NAICOM, the impressive increase is attributable to the regulatory measures and market dynamics.
Further analysis of the report show that the non-life segment led the market as it generated premium income of N326.9 billion indicating 69.5 per cent contribution of the total premium pool while the life segment generated N144.9 billion representing 30.5 per cent of the total premium during the period.
On claims payment, claims paid increased by 71.8 per cent to N149.1 billion in Q1’24 from N86.8 billion recorded in Q1’23.
According to NAICOM, the growth in claims payment is a reflection of increased public enlightenment and growing confidence of stakeholders concerning claims settlement.
“This is a win-win situation for insurers, policyholders and society at large as stakeholder confidence remains a major determinant of market deepening and sustainability in the long run.”
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Tinubu Leaves For Saudi Arabia Tomorrow For Arab-Islamic Summit
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, will be departing the country Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle-East.
Naijablitznews reports this was contained in a statement by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday said the Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
“It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city.
“During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” he said.
He noted that key officials including the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, would accompany the President.
Other members of the entourage are the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
He noted that after the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu would return to Abuja.
It could be recalled that Tinubu had departed Nigeria on Wednesday, October 2, for a two-week working vacation in the UK as part of his annual leave.
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